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Let $L_{n}$ denote the left-endpoint sum using $n$ subintervals and let $R_{n}$ denote the corresponding right-endpoint sum. In the following exercises, compute the indicated left and right sums for the given functions on the indicated interval.$$L_{6} \text { for } f(x)=\frac{1}{x(x-1)} \text { on }[2,5]$$
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In this case, $b=5$, $a=2$ and $n=6$. So, the change in x, $\Delta x$, is $\frac{5-2}{6}=\frac{1}{2}$. Show more…
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Let $L_{n}$ denote the left-endpoint sum using $n$ subintervals and let $R_{n}$ denote the corresponding right-endpoint sum. In the following exercises, compute the indicated left and right sums for the given functions on the indicated interval. $$L_{6} \text { for } f(x)=\frac{1}{x(x-1)} \text { on }[2,5]$$
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